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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,544.57, 17,314.38 and 3,647.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,544.57, 17,314.38 and 3,647.72 is: 5,470.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,544.57 : 17,314.38 = 3,647.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,544.57/17,314.38 = 3,647.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,544.57x = 17,314.38 × 3,647.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,544.57x = 63,157,923.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,157,923.64/11,544.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,470.79

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